Presto Chicknfryer Pressure Fryer, 1975-1985
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Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
Artifact
Pressure cooker
Date Made
1975-1985
Creators
National Presto Industries, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by National Presto Industries, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Plastic
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 13 in
Inscriptions
on box: PRESTO / CHICKnFRYER / LOW PRESSURE FRYER / for cracklin' crispness outside...tender, juicy goodness inside in minutes, at home. on side of box: PRESTO / CHICKnFRYER / 6 QT. LOW PRESSURE FRYER / Chicken that crunches when you bite - yet moist and tender through and through. Get it at home with the PRESTO CHICKnFYER low pressure fryer. Crisp, hot and delicious. Quick-fry croquettes, fish, vegetables, fritters to crackling perfection. Also use low pressure fryer with water, rather than oil, to quick pressure cook meats, vegetables, and steamed desserts. on lid of fryer: PRESTO / CHICKnFRYER / LOW PRESSURE FRYER / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. on bottom: NATIONAL PRESTO IND., INC. / EAU CLAIRE, WIS. / LISTED 409A / PATS. PENDING
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